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GP-SPRNGR - Springer Mountain - Alternate Site

aka GP-SPRNGROPT

Springer Mountain - "Optional" Site Amicola Falls State Park Fanin County, GA

Overview

Over the years, we've activated three sites - all under the name GP-SPRNGR.

Q: "Why does the Appalachian Trail Start/Stop in Northern Georgia?" *

A: "Because it does" *

Why? For several reasons:

  1. Decisions to relocate the site were made by the hams that activated the site during the year in question.
  2. Relocating from Springer Mountain to Mount Oglethorpe was considered a justifiable move given this hisorical significance of being the original southern terminus.
  3. We like to confuse people - we are very good at it (just kidding).

Secret Decoder Ring

The site names have been altered through the addition of a three-letter abbreviated suffix in an effort to distinguish the three locations:

  • GP-SPRNGRORG - Springer Mountain (ORG = Original)
  • The southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail (present day)
  • GP-SPRNGROPT - Springer Mountain (OPT = Optional)
  • More easily accessible via an automobile in comparison to the the current location on Springer Mountain
  • GP-SPRNGROGL - Springer Mountain (OGL = Mount Oglethorpe)
  • Roughly 12 miles "as the crow flies" from Springer Mountain
  • Also easily accessible via an automobile
  • Has a pavilion with picnic tables to provide shelter from the elements as well as a comfortable operating position for the three to four hour duration of the event.

Location & Other Details

  • Altitude: 3397' ASL
  • Coordinates:
  • Decimal Degrees (DD): 34.635333, -84.188833
  • Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM): 34° 38.12' N, 84° 11.33' W
  • Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS): 34° 38' 7.2" N, 84° 11' 19.8" W
  • WGS84: -5032844.952818, -4103055.11591
  • What3Words: ///oddness.mutant.sesame
  • Maidenhead: EM74VP
  • Link North: GP-KUWOHI
  • Link South: End of the Line
  • APRS-IS Object: SPRNGROPT

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